Rohit Sharma-led India defeats Ibrahim Zadran-led Afghanistan; Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh drive team to victory: Rohit out of duck after horrible mix-up with Shubman; Other Ind vs Afg highlights

Produced by: Bhoomika Aggarwal Designed by: Manoj Kumar

India vs Afghanistan

[{"selector":"#anim-5914d0eb-4308-4f77-9a41-983b57edb98e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.565429563503827%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Young players Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh displayed their batting prowess at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium as they let the Team India to victory by 6 wickets. India scored 159/4 and Afghanistan scored 158/5.

Rohit Sharma out on duck due to Shubman's goof-up

[{"selector":"#anim-d1e5b3a2-dfda-4e70-a216-279620c4dca3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(59.25534270018543%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] One of the main highlights of Ind vs Afg match was the horrible mix-up between skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shubman Gill when Rohit Sharma tried to take a single but Shubman continued to look at the ball failing to reach the other side of the boundary. As a result, Rohit Sharma got run out on duck.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman's viral video

In this viral video, Rohit Sharma could be seen getting furious at Shubman. This match was an important one for Sharma who is looking forward at the prospects of leading Team India in the upcoming T20 world Cup.

India vs Afghanistan; Match highlights

[{"selector":"#anim-b81b7eb6-8724-4c19-88d2-41483338771c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.97119130291985%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Following this, Shubman Gill (23) lost his wicket to Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the 4th over, Tilak Verma (26) lost his wicket to Azmatullah Omarzai in the 9th over. After this, Shivam Dube and Jitesh Sharma built a good partnership. But, Sharma (31) lost his wicket to Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the 14th over.

Ind vs Afg: It was Rinku and Shivam's show

[{"selector":"#anim-190c4124-e4a0-4704-b258-fce32d644443 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.945031481557502%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] After this, Rinku Singh (16*) came to the crease and there was no turning back. Shivam Dube (60*) scored his second T20 half century and led India to beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets.

India vs Afghanistan; T20 series

[{"selector":"#anim-0ffd90bc-07b7-4896-8a79-4d7b5f5c7608 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-37.42580670825825%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] India and Afghanistan are set to the play the second match of the ongoing T20 series on Jan 14. The third and the final match will be played on Jan 17

India vs Afghanistan: Will Virat Kohli play in the second match?

[{"selector":"#anim-9394857c-4bfb-4193-8ecd-f4847249fde8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-8.974358725416973%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Virat Kohli had to pull himself out of the first match due to some personal reasons. Head coach Rahul Dravid had confirmed in a pre-match presser that Kohli will be playing in the next two matches

Related Stories ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India’s schedule, timings, key players, and how to stream live The PV Sindhu smash: How India's badminton champ generates power, in 8 points 'FIFA is a disgrace': Qatar openly cheats against India in World Cup qualifier, brings dead ball from outside the line and scores a goal on live TV 'Played Ranji Trophy': This US cricketer decimated Pakistan in an exciting 'Super Over' of T20 World Cup group stage match